Restaurant: Jeri’s Grill in Chicago
Jeri’s Grill (4357 N Western Ave, Chicago) has been around since 1963. In many respects, you’ll be able to figure this out just by the way the place looks.
I finally got to visit the diner on Christmas Day. Yep, when they say open 24 hours, they mean it. We were at one place for Christmas Eve dinner and presents and would be at another household on Christmas night. At that point, why cook?
As you can see by the picture, I had the meatloaf special, and the boyfriend had a Denver omelet. We split a short stack of pancakes.
Jeri’s Grill is not as good as our favorite breakfast/brunch place, Cozy Corner, but it is serviceable. The coffee is hot and reasonably priced. The prompt service keeps your cup well filled.
Don’t come here expecting a million different choices and organic this and that. This is a greasy spoon neighborhood diner. It’s going to be there for you when everything else is closed, too expensive, or just not worth the hassle. Jeri’s Grill is a place you can stop in for a fried spam sandwich and a piece of pie. Mmm.
It’s a lot of food for their very affordable prices. Just remember to bring cash because that is all they take.